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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I - The Akha Way 1988-1990.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Akha tradition, what must a baby do before it is truly born?
(a) Roll over.
(b) Be passed around to every woman in the room.
(c) Cry three times.
(d) Grab its mother's finger.

2. Where does Li-yan meet San-pa?
(a) In the mountains.
(b) At the spirit gate.
(c) At the tea collection station.
(d) Picking tea leaves.

3. What type of government did Chairman Mao establish in China?
(a) Anarchy.
(b) Proletarianism.
(c) Democracy.
(d) Communism.

4. What does Deh-ja have to do in order to rid her house of evil spirits?
(a) Chant.
(b) Make a food offering to the spirits.
(c) Pray to her ancestors.
(d) Sweep every corner of the room.

5. Who is the head of the Chinese government?
(a) Teacher Zhang.
(b) Deng Xiaoping.
(c) The Proletarians.
(d) Chairman Mao.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Ci-do and Deh-ja as a result of having twins?

2. Why does Li-yan lie about her dream?

3. What happens to Li-yan when she meets San-pa?

4. What does Li-yan eat that keeps her feeling full?

5. Li-yan's mother is an important woman in the village because she can do what?

(see the answer key)

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